Veterinary Technician/ Assistant

General Accountabilities

• Holds and restrains animals during veterinary procedures.
• Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Fills medication prescriptions.
• Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
• Monitors animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
• Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
• Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
• Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
• Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
• Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
• Performs office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
• Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
• *We are WILLING to train the RIGHT PERSON !!!
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

If interested please reach out in person at 3 Stockton Ave, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 (732-656-0039).